David Tabatsky: Welcome to the World of Editing
Aug. 16, 2025, 11 a.m.
Finley Center in Santa Rosa
This workshop explains the multi-faceted process of editing, from the structural and developmental phases to line and copy editing. It explores how each step works and how an author can do some of their own while seeking help for others.
It includes sample editing exercises and a discussion of how one can identify the best editor for their needs.
David is a writer, editor, and performing artist, based in New York City. His memoir, American Misfit, was released in 2017. He is the co-author of several books about cancer, including Rx for Hope, Reimagining Women’s Cancers and Reimagining Men’s Cancers, The Cancer Book: 101 Stories of Courage, Support and Love and the author of Write for Life: Communicating Your Way Through Cancer. He coauthored The Intelligent Divorce and was consulting editor for Marlo Thomas and her New York Times bestseller The Right Words at the Right Time, Volume 2: Your Turn. David has written, co-written and collaborated on numerous memoirs and self-help books, including BREADCRUMBS ON MY JOURNEY, Celebrating Life In the City of Brotherly Love, IN SPITE OF . . . How I Survived Abuse, Cancer, and a Giant F@#%ing Stroke, MARILYN WHO? The untold story of the most amazing person you’ve never heard of, and DESIGNING MY LIFE, A Feast of Fashion, Flight and Philanthropy. Please visit www.tabatsky.com